by NRWA President | May 6, 2022 | Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding
QUESTION: Should I use the public “Open to Work” graphic on my LinkedIn profile photo? v Cathy Lanzalaco, Inspire Careers When openly searching for a new job, marketing your value versus your unemployment status will strengthen your candidacy to land the job you...
by NRWA President | Mar 5, 2022 | Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: Which LinkedIn privacy settings are important for me to consider when job hunting? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes 1) Turn OFF ‘Share profile updates with your network’ to prevent your connections from getting notified of profile changes;2) Turn ON...
by NRWA President | Feb 3, 2022 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding
QUESTION: As a transgender person, how much LGBTQ community involvement and volunteer work is appropriate for a resume and LI profile? Should I disclose in the cover letter? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service If your job target lies within the...
by NRWA President | Jan 7, 2022 | Career Changing, LinkedIn Profile Writing
QUESTION: I’m retiring soon but want to keep my LinkedIn profile active to stay connected to my network and remain open for consulting gigs, board positions, and other opportunities. How should I handle the end date of my current job, and should I modify my...
by NRWA President | Jan 5, 2022 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I have worked as many as three jobs at once over the years, some overlap. Should I list them all on my resume? Will overlap mess up the ATS system? v Edward Lawrence, Getstarted LLC Overlaps will not confuse ATS. Include the jobs that you feel will...
by NRWA President | Dec 3, 2021 | Career Changing, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching Online, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Personal Branding, Resume Writing
QUESTION: My progressive job titles don’t truly reflect the scope of my responsibilities on my last job. Can I change them to better titles on my resume? v Kate Williamson, Scientech Resumes Altering your job title can negatively impact you, especially when the...